tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658567784785639005.post4505689813067708925..comments2024-03-15T13:03:14.285+01:00Comments on Venetian Cat - The Venice Blog: The 25th of April in Venice - The Magic of Saint Mark, the EvangelistCat Bauer in Venice Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18376687575392758300noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658567784785639005.post-87352970869495616732012-05-04T23:54:04.841+02:002012-05-04T23:54:04.841+02:00Long before Hollywood existed, there was Venice, a...Long before Hollywood existed, there was Venice, and Venice has always been masterful at bringing myths to life. Prior to Mark, Venice's patron saint was Theodore. In the ninth century, Venice wanted to free itself from the influence of Byzantium, and decided they needed a bigger saint. They needed an evangelist.Cat Bauer in Venice Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18376687575392758300noreply@blogger.com